The Trump administration has proposed rolling back federal fuel economy standards for vehicles that were set under President Biden in 2024. The draft rules would slow the required pace of fuel efficiency improvements for new cars and light trucks, affecting future model years and national energy use. The proposal enters a formal regulatory process with public comment and review by federal agencies.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has launched “Catahoula Crunch,” a new immigration enforcement crackdown in New Orleans under the Trump administration. The operation focuses on federal immigration law enforcement in the New Orleans region and involves multiple agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Officials have released few operational details, citing security concerns, and no timeline has been given for the initiative. Local authorities, legal aid groups, and community organizations are monitoring the impact on residents and seeking information about potential arrests, detentions, and changes in immigration proceedings across the greater New Orleans area.
House Democrats on the Oversight and Government Reform Committee obtained banking records tied to Jeffrey Epstein and released new, previously unseen photos of his private island, Little Saint James, in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Lawmakers are reviewing the records to track financial flows, examine bank compliance practices and connect money movements to activity on the island. The committee is combining the images, financial documents and witness testimony to build a detailed factual record of Epstein’s network, assets and transactions, while coordinating with other government investigations.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been directed by the Trump administration to focus on undocumented Somali immigrants in Minnesota’s Twin Cities, according to a New York Times report. The article explains the scope of the reported directive, the size and background of the Somali community in Minneapolis–St. Paul and the broader context of federal immigration enforcement. It outlines how ICE operates, notes local community and advocacy group responses and describes the legal and policy framework that shapes immigration actions in the region.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth is urging the Department of Transportation to extend a proposed $10,000 bonus to all air traffic controllers and FAA technicians who worked during the recent government shutdown. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has said the payment will go only to workers who did not miss a shift. Lawmakers, aviation workers and unions are watching the dispute over who qualifies for the bonus and how the policy could affect safety, morale and staffing in the national airspace system.
The Trump administration is considering an expansion of its existing travel ban to include about 30 additional countries, following the fatal shooting of two National Guard soldiers. Officials across multiple agencies are reviewing security, information-sharing and vetting standards as they weigh broader entry restrictions. The White House has not released a list of countries or a timeline for a decision. An expanded policy could affect travelers, students, workers and families, and may prompt diplomatic responses and legal scrutiny.
Ukraine negotiators travel to Florida for peace talks with U.S. officials as Russian airstrikes intensify, resulting in casualties across the nation.
Venezuela’s government accuses the U.S. of unilaterally stopping migrant repatriation flights as tensions rise between the two nations. President Trump’s remarks suggest a complete closure of Venezuelan airspace.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his intention to pardon Juan Orlando Hernandez, the ex-president of Honduras, who was convicted of drug trafficking in the U.S.
President Trump posted a message on Truth Social using offensive language directed at Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. He also criticized Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and the Somali community.